ELA B 30 Fall 2017

Today, your essays were returned to you and you were given questions to help you assess the results. If you were not here, the essay and the questions are in your portfolio for you to complete.

Today, you wrote a journal questions on Chapter Five discussing how the boys have changes with a focus on Jack. I then discussed a number of symbols: painted faces, Ralph's Hair, The Island, and the butterflies (you can find these online). You are to read chapters 5 and 6 for  Wednesday's class.

Today, you were to have read Chapter Three of the novel. I presented information on the characters as they related to Freud's theory of personality. I also explained the political allegory present in this text. In addition, I explained a couple of symbols: the conch, Piggy's Glass, and fire. For Monday, you need to have Chapter Four read.

Today, I discussed how to write these timed summaries as well as some of the pivotal moments found in Chapter One: Animosity between Jack and Ralph and Ralph and Piggy Simon's weird influence Ralph happy not to have "grown ups" (rules) Island is sort of a paradise in that all needs can be met. I then presented a chapter two journal question (times; ten minutes) which we then discussed. Students were then instructed to read chapter Three.

Today, you wrote a 15 minutes summary on Chapter One. You were then given questions to answer on this chapter and instructed to read chapter two for tomorrow. Lord of the Flies : Chapter One Questions INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following questions. You may do so in point form as long as it still communicates the intended message to the reader. 1. How does Golding let the reader know, in Chapter One, that the island, which the        boys believe is a paradise, is a dangerous place? Give two examples (value: 3) He does this through his word choices. ie: an ugly “scar” is smashed into the island where wreckage of the plane that dropped them fell. Ralph breaks through the “creepers” (even the word is menacing). A bird utters a “witch-like cry” and Ralph stands among “skull-like” coconuts. Piggy is also scratched by thorns… not so friendly… 4. Describe three personality traits for each of the following providing one piece of evidence to s...

Today, I finished the Powerpoint on Lord of the Flies. I then explained Freud's Theory of Personality (Id, Ego & Superego) which will tie in with a major allegory in this reading. For tonight, read Chapter one of the novel: "The Sound of the Shell."

Today, I showed a Powerpoint to introduce Lord of the Flies . We also signed out the novel.

Today, we discussed what it means to have a fixed mindset. The terms discussed were as follows: Suspended Disbelief Reality of situations beyond this above context Fixed Mindset Creation of a "Harold" If you were not here, see if more more info.

Today, you were given your recent Unit Exam back in order to reflect upon it. There were a number of questions to address as part of this activity. This is NOT an activity you can do at home, as you test is secured. If you were not here, make arrangements with me to do this at lunch or during a spare.

Today, you wrote your Heroes unit test (multiple choice). If you were not here, you need to see me to arrange to write the alternative.

Today, we discussed the test (multiple choice) that you will write tomorrow. I handed out a test prep sheet and showed a Powerpoint on the process of elimination. I will paste these below. Do not miss the test as you will then have to write an alternative. Process of Elimination Powerpoint Test Preparation

On Tuesday, you were given an additional modern hero reading to simply actively read, as well as the heroes essay assignment. This assignment is due on Friday, but I will give you until Tuesday to get it in (no more class time will be given). I also provided you with a booklet containing the following information: * how to write a critical analytical essay: Single source and multi-source * Attention Getters * Transitions On Tuesday, I will explain how to approach a comprehension (multiple choice) exam and then you will write one on Wednesday.

Today, students discussed the traits of a modern hero by examining the traits of a hero from the past. I then gave them the reading "Man in the Water" to read actively. This includes creating a three page summary at the end of it. If finished, the students then read "The lowest Animal" actively, creating a three sentence summary at the end. Finally, the students will answer a series of questions that compare both of these texts. This will take them thru until Thursday. If they finish the assignments, then they can work on their novel study. I have informed students that all due assignments (the text critiques) need to be in by the end of the day on Tuesday or the student(s) will have to arrange to do an alternative.

Today, you were to create a short story critique for the short story "What Men Live By." It was due at the end of class.